Summary of Joanna Barsh, Susie Cranston & Geoffrey Lewis's How Remarkable Women Lead

By IRB Media

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#1 Meaning is the motivation in your life. It is finding what engages you, what makes your heart beat faster, and what gives you energy. It is what draws you to push yourself to the limit of your capabilities.

#2 Happiness is not just a nice-to-have goal, but a critically important part of leadership. It is motivating, and people will expend extraordinary efforts when work makes them happy.

#3 Finding meaning in your work is the most important factor in finding happiness. People who find meaning in their work are typically more engaged and satisfied with their work, and they develop a sense of well-being that sets them up to lead with confidence.

#4 Your work should be a source of meaning for you. It should be something you are passionate about, and you should be able to cross over any obstacles to get it done.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822520165

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Insights on Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston & Geoffrey Lewis's How Remarkable Women Lead

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Meaning is the motivation in your life. It is finding what engages you, what makes your heart beat faster, and what gives you energy. It is what draws you to push yourself to the limit of your capabilities.

#2

Happiness is not just a nice-to-have goal, but a critically important part of leadership. It is motivating, and people will expend extraordinary efforts when work makes them happy.

#3

Finding meaning in your work is the most important factor in finding happiness. People who find meaning in their work are typically more engaged and satisfied with their work, and they develop a sense of well-being that sets them up to lead with confidence.

#4

Your work should be a source of meaning for you. It should be something you are passionate about, and you should be able to cross over any obstacles to get it done.

#5

You can find meaning in your work, even if it is not a large, earth-shattering kind of meaning. The day-to-day variety is just as good. You’ll know when your passions are engaged because you’ll feel your heart race.

#6

What makes you happy. Most women struggle to answer this simple question. We don’t take the time to think about it, as our lives are too busy and complex. But if you know what makes you happy, you’ve unlocked the door to your potential.

#7

Georgia was torn between following her parents’ dream of becoming a doctor, and pursuing her own dream of becoming a filmmaker. She eventually chose the latter, and has since gone on to have a successful career in both film and consulting.

#8

Georgia, the business analyst, was able to figure out what made her happy. She realized that she